JANICE MAE SODDERS

Janice Mae Sodders, 95, of Elida, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at Vancrest of Delphos. She was born June 26, 1929, in Newark to Orus and Marie (White) Helser, who both preceded her in death.

SHARON GENE FORTENER

Sharon Gene Fortener, 81, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, peacefully at her home in Delphos, Ohio. She was born May 24th, 1943 to the late Gene and Dorothy Buettner.

ROBERT P. BENDELE

Robert P. “Bob” Bendele, 87, of Ottoville, passed away at 9:07 p.m.

MARCIA (WAYMIRE) ELSTON

Marcia (Waymire) Elston, 90 of Middle Point, OH, died at 9:20 am, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Van Wert Manor. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother who lived a life filled with love, resilience, and creativity.

McClain clinches ticket to state

BOWLING GREEN — On Thursday, the St. John’s boys golf team, alongside Ottoville’s Evan Altenburger and Blake Kortokrax, competed at Stone Ridge Golf Club in the Division III Northwest District Boys Golf Tournament, where St.